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Warts
Overview
Warts refer to hard growth on the skin. These are caused by the virus called Human papilloma virus, which is contagious and spreads by contact. Warts are usually harmless and common in children and adults. A small horny lump marks the beginning of a wart formation. Sometimes warts appear singly and at others, collectively. They often disappear spontaneously. Planter warts on the feet can sometimes be painful to an extent that walking becomes difficult. Warts appear in various shapes and sizes. Usually, they are rough elevation on the skin. Warts appear more frequently on fingers, knees, elbow and the soles of the feet. Generally, they appear as a pale skin growth.
Featured Remedy
Warts Cut an onion in half. Scoop out the center of one half and fill the cavity with coarse sea salt. Allow this to dissolve and use the resulting liquid on warts as often as possible.
Ingredients
Warts
Onion
Precautions
Warts
The patient should be kept on an all fruit diet for about a week.
During this period, the patient should take juicy fruits such as grapes, oranges, pineapples, mangoes and papayas.
An all fruit diet may be essential at monthly intervals until the skin condition improves.
Other Remedies
Warts
The oil extracted from the shell of the cashew nut is useful in warts. It should be applied over the affected area.
Crush some leaves of marigold plant to get some juice out of it. Applying this juice on warts is very beneficial.
Apply castor oil generously on warts every night. This is one of the most important remedies for warts.
Milky juice of fresh figs is very beneficial in curing warts. The juice should be extracted from fresh, barely ripe fruit and applied on to the affected area.
All advice is intended to be for informational purposes only, and not a substitute for professional or medical advice and/or diagnosis/treatment. DesiDieter does not provide medical advice and is not a substitute for professional medical advice from a qualified healthcare provider.
